Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has admitted that he was unaware that his yellow card in the semi-final win over Barcelona would result in a suspension from the final.

The Serbian was issued the caution during the Blues' 2-2 draw with the Spanish giants at the Nou Camp on Tuesday, where the Premier League outfit went on to win 3-2 on aggregate.

"I didn't know that if I was booked I would miss the final," said Ivanovic. "But I think now it's too late. I was booked because I kicked the penalty spot when Barca got the penalty.

"They didn't score and the referee booked me for that. I didn't expect him to book me for that and I didn't know I was in the danger zone. But football is like life, you cannot watch behind you, you have to look forward."